The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-30

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About year ago number OF New York
gentlemen, among whom were Messrs. Pier
pont Morgan, d. o. Mills, ]. T. Woodward, A.
d. Baldwin, Charles Lanier. W. F. Wharton. T.
W. Pearsell, J. T. Hyde, and A. d. Darling.
conceived the idea Of erecting large building
on the site Of the Madison Square Garden. to
be used for expeditions, fairs and similar en-
tertainments. Plans were drawn and sub
mitted to Mr.. Vanderbilt. The latter thought
well Of tho scheme and finally consented to
sell the property for 100000, with the un-
derstanding that It should DO used for no
other purpose than the one contemplated.
The funds were soon afterward subscribed by
the above-named gentlemen, a charter was
obtained, tho Madison Square Garden Com
pany was formed, and the purchase OF the
property was completed.
Mr.. Hyde, the superintendent OF the COM
pany, yesterday said to SUN reporter:
Although Mr.. Vanderbilt very much OPP
proved Of our plan. when first preached the
subject to him, he laughed at the idea OF our
raising tho necessary funds to buy the property
and erect the proper sort OF building. Similar
attempts had previously failed. At that very
time French syndicate were negotiating for
the property. But we had gone into the scheme
fully convinced Of its feasibility and were
bound to carry 1t through. Mr.. Vanderbilt's
laughter only doubled our energy. In very
short time the money was all forthcoming, and
now here are the plans all prepared. Six archi-
tects were consulted before Messrs. McKim.
Mead and Whites plans were finally accepted.
On the wall hung large perspective sketch
southwest corner Of the block. Tho sketch Is
surround ali sides on the first and second
N G So s I
snS over an sna viii se
CONNECTED By runWays with a large. light. and
airy basement for the use OF horse dog. and
cattle shows. and large exhibition hall: 60 by
II to SO feet The, ground floor. besides the
amphithestre. will contain on the Madison
large restaurant and cafe, flower garden on
Twenty sixth street. and various stores and
a0urh hS
rooms. a small cafe. various offices. and dining
the entire roof Of the Madison square end
will be devoted to q summer and winter gar;
and IN s
hall. suitable for private thsStrcals. and vari.
II is intended that the structure shall, be
built in tho most durable manner, and shall be
thoroughly freproof, with little or no wood
Of ron. ~ The building :v viii be Thoroughly
heated and ventilated BY tho most approved
modern systems and appliances, and will be
lighted throughout by electricity. 1t will be
surrounded BY a light arcade. resting on the
curb. OF brick and terra Gotta, and acting as a
covered porch to all approaches.
The style Of architecture will be italian. with
q generally light and airy effect The material
will DO bun and yellow brick and buff and
brown terra Gotta.
The building. exclusive Of tho land. will cost
In the neigh borhood OF one mill Ion and q half.
the present leases lasting until then. but dur
ing the winter as much as possible OF the ma
tsris TO be used vii be In tho course OF prepa-
ration. The intention is that the ampitheatre
shall be ready for occupancy by Christmas OF
next year.